Professional Practice Leader | Pharmacy Services

Interior Health is seeking a Professional Practice Leader | Pharmacy Services to join our Shuswap Lake General Hospital Pharmacy Team in Salmon Arm, BC. If Pharmacy is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today! Who We Are Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve. What We Offer We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career: Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Generous Vacation Entitlement Employer Paid Health Benefits Municipal Pension Plan Shift Premiums Competitive wages About The Job The Professional Practice Leader | Pharmacy, is responsible for both administrative and professional leadership within the Pharmacy department. Administratively, this position oversees the department's administration, supervision, planning, and budgeting, reporting directly to the Manager (or designate) and advising on budgets, workload, labour relations, and personnel matters. The Professional Practice Leader - Pharmacy ensures compliance with all institutional and College of Pharmacists of BC regulations, policies, and procedures. Professionally, this position ensures that Pharmacy standards align with regulatory and accrediting body standards and relevant legislation. Provides clinical guidance to Pharmacy staff, advancing pharmaceutical care within the hospital. This role is pivotal in supporting departmental and regional pharmacy initiatives through collaboration with local and regional pharmacy leaders, physicians, and nursing leaders to achieve overall goals and objectives. This is a Permanent Full Time (1.00) opportunity, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. About this Location Situated along the shores of Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm offers a perfect blend of small-town warmth and natural beauty. With a lively downtown area full of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, the town has everything you need for a vibrant, community-focused lifestyle. It’s also known for its bustling farmers' market and annual events like the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, making it a hub for local culture and entertainment. Salmon Arm is ideal for families, with excellent schools, parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures. From hiking and boating on Shuswap Lake to winter sports at nearby resorts, the town offers year-round recreation. With its welcoming atmosphere and variety of activities, Salmon Arm is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

The role provides administrative and professional leadership by overseeing department administration, supervision, planning, and budgeting. It also ensures pharmacy standards align with regulatory requirements and provides clinical guidance to staff to advance pharmaceutical care.

The candidate must be a reliable, flexible, and motivated professional capable of working in a fast-paced hospital environment. They should be able to manage both administrative duties and professional clinical leadership within the pharmacy department.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer paid training/education opportunities • Generous Vacation Entitlement • Employer Paid Health Benefits • Municipal Pension Plan • Shift Premiums

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• Pharmacy Administration
• Clinical Leadership
• Budgeting
• Personnel Supervision
• Labour Relations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Pharmaceutical Care
• Strategic Planning
• Healthcare Management
• Clinical Guidance

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level